Matt Novak

In this podcast, James Burke discusses the future of scarcity and abundance, while Matt Novak explores retro futurism. They analyze why we struggle to predict the future and how history shapes progress. Unveil the interconnectedness of inventions and societal impacts of technology. Delve into societal fragmentation in the digital age and the implications of living in isolated cyber worlds. Explore equality of opportunity and access to technology, along with unconscious brain responses to smoking-related stimuli.

Matt Novak, known as The Cynical Data Guy, shares his sharp insights on data technology and governance. He discusses the pitfalls of SQL complexity and technical debt, and critiques the Data Mesh approach for often leading to chaos. The conversation highlights the importance of user expectations in dashboard development and the dynamics between technical and sales teams. Novak also humorously explores AI's quirks in prompt writing, while emphasizing collaboration and the role of optimization tools in addressing data challenges.